Cavs clear the air in team meeting amid early-season struggles

On Wednesday, the Cavs held a team meeting to discuss what they are struggling with on the court after losing three straight.

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Written ByChelsea Howard

The Cavs' early-season struggle is a storyline repeated after
their past few games, but the team held a meeting Wednesday (AEDT)
to openly discuss what's happening on the court after losing three
straight to fall to 3-4.

The entire team met before practice and watched film in a
slightly different way, according to ESPN , which noted the Cavs were
together more than three hours, twice as long as a typical
off-day.

"Naturally, the slow start that we've had prompted us to just
all get on the same page and kind of figure out what we need to
do," Kevin Love said. "I mean it's early in the season, I feel
like, to do it, but it wasn't one of those meetings where it was so
'over the top,' so to speak. It was just figuring out exactly what
we need to do."

Love said it was a "great practice" Wednesday (AEDT) after the
meeting and the team walked away with positive energy, but he did
emphasize that the Cavs need to work on their conditioning.

"I feel like we can get in better shape, that's going to help us
on the defensive end. Communication, energy and just getting the
new guys to (become) adjusted, well adjusted and on the floor, more
time together," Love said.

The Cavs rank 14th in the league in offensive efficiency, and
coach Tyronn Lue said it's not fun for the players.

"Off the court we've got great chemistry, great bond," said Lue.
"Just, on the court we just got to be better. Like talking,
communicating, enjoying the game together. Having fun. ... Right
now guys are not having fun."

The Cavs had a few days off after their 114-95 loss Monday
against the Knicks.